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Yates, Solihull

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
21 Poplar Road
Solihull
B91 3AD

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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Yates

The last time I was in Solihull over 10 years ago, I visited on a Saturday night when the noisy, late night venues on this street had lengthy queues outside, with bouncers on the doors. I remember passing this venue, which was then a Lloyds No. 1 Bar. I seem to recall that wearing trainers meant that I wasn't getting in past the bouncers. So, I didn't bother queueing!

Nowadays, it's still an impressive building and the wide street outside is now reserved to buses and taxis. As a branch of Yates, it doesn't have much attraction for the beer drinker. Doom Bar is the solitary real ale. However, I was surprised to see that the handpulls had 3 cider pumpclips on them. Only 1 of the 3 was actually available when I tried to order. But they did have another 2 tucked away under the bar, which weren't promoted. As such, the selection was Lilley's Cherries & Berries and Apples & Pears & Pulp Rhubarb & Mango Cider. Having not had the latter before, it was a fairly easy choice.

The interior has high ceilings and is split over different levels. Clientele on a weekday afternoon were fairly sparse on the ground. I sat next to a couple of young mothers with their babies.

Not really the sort of place I would regularly frequent. But the new cider was an unexpected bonus. So, I'd happily drop in again whenever I'm next in Solihull.

On 13th July 2022 - rating: 6
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Delboy 20 left this review about Yates

Fairly standard Yates bar with Doom Bar, Abbott's Ale and IPA on offer. Not a massive fan of these places but happy to have popped in. It was better as a Spoon's.

On 19th February 2019 - no rating submitted
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Assembly Rooms (Lloyds No 1 Bar)

Currently still a Lloyds No 1 Bar, but very shortly to be sold to Stonegate as part of Wetherspoon's limited disposal programme (and having already vanished from the company's website). Anyway, there is something of a mismatch between the fine old symmetrical civic office façade and the semi-modern furniture and decor in the various seating areas within the rather cluttered interior. Also has more space upstairs (not visited). Only seven of the ten handpumps were operational, with a few usual suspects supplemented by Hobgoblin, Cotleigh Snowy Owl and Banks & Taylor Crooked Hooker - all at a very reasonable 'manager's special' £1.99.

On 16th January 2016 - rating: 6
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Old Blue left this review about The Assembly Rooms (JD Wetherspoon)

A fine old building as others have commented, which was fairly quiet and very relaxing on my recent Monday evening visit. Two banks of five handpulls each offered the ubiquitous Doombar, London Pride, Ruddles Best, and Abbott, and the rather good Devil’s Backbone IPA, a 5.9% Everards/US collaboration which set me back £1.15 for a half. This is a much nicer pub than the other Wetherspoons, and I would have stayed much longer given the time and more beer variety. Opens for breakfast at 7am for early birds.

On 24th December 2013 - rating: 6
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john mcgraw left this review about The Assembly Rooms (JD Wetherspoon)

A large single room downstairs with an upstairs area this Wetherspoon's is nothing special and with the JD beer festival going on there were only 2 festival beers on. Very disappointing.

On 18th October 2013 - rating: 4
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Assembly Rooms (JD Wetherspoon)

A fine old building conversion by Wetherspoons with multiple areas and an upstairs. A spendid place.

Strangely quiet given its location and it being a Saturday night, it proved to be comfortable and relaxing and not like the standard Wetherspoons outlets.

Lots of beers and it was very well kept.

On 5th September 2011 - rating: 8
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Assembly Rooms (JD Wetherspoon)

A fantastic former Council building, brick built, detached and having style.

Despite being a 'Spoons, i was looking forward to visiting here, as i had good reports on the beer (GBG) and the building. The interior is on two levels, and being a Spoons it is open plan, and in white, red and wood panel decor. There are some decorative mirrors and a little library of books. Sky TVs are, as usual dotted about and are silent. The service was functional, the clientele mixed, but again, it was popular. Background music was charty, but at a decent level.

Beer; tap stuff and several handpulls including the usual Abbot and Ruddles. The Highgate MILD and the Davenports Throbbin Robin were not well kept - hence most people seemed to be on bottles and Guinness.

This was a disappointment. I can genuinely believe we viited on an off day, as one drinking buddy, equally disappointed in the beer, swore it was usually better. I hope it is - the other Spoons (White Swan) was better

On 11th December 2009 - no rating submitted
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